Africa: DR Congo Communities Set to Benefit As Country Receives $19.47 Million for Reducing Deforestation Emissions

Africa: DR Congo Communities Set to Benefit As Country Receives $19.47 Million for Reducing Deforestation Emissions

Kinshasa -- The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has received $19.47 million for reducing 3.89 million tons of carbon emissions through efforts to protect and restore forests in the Mai-Ndombe province. The payment comes from the World Bank's Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) and marks the first under a broader agreement that could unlock up to $55 million for reducing 11 million tons of emissions. A significant share of the funds will…